Andy Murray has criticised Martin Solveig, the co-host of the Ballon d’Or ceremony, after the French DJ asked Ada Hegerberg - the first ever woman recipient of the award - if she knew how to twerk.

The 23-year-old Lyon striker was announced as the maiden winner of the women’s Ballon d’Or competition by former France international David Ginola, and gave an empowering speech encouraging more girls to play football.

Andy Murray. Picture: Josh Ritchie/BBC/PA Wire

However, as the Norway international was leaving the stage, Solveig asked her if she knew how to twerk, but the three-time women’s Champions League winner abruptly said “no” before walking away.

He wrote on Instagram: “Another example of the ridiculous sexism that still exists in sport.

“Why do woman [sic] still have to put up with that s***?

“What questions did they ask [Kylian] Mbappe and [Luka] Modric? I’d imagine something to do with football.

“And to everyone who thinks people are overreacting and it was just a joke... It wasn’t. I’ve been involved in sport my whole life and the level of sexism is unreal.”

Scotland Women’s National Team coach Shelley Kerr branded the incident “unacceptable,” telling STV: “It was totally inappropriate. The woman’s game has evolved over the years, but globally it should be valued more.

“[Hegerberg is] a phenomenal young player, who has scored over 250 goals. She is a serial Champions League winner and now the morning after we are talking about an inappropriate comment. It’s not acceptable.”

Hegerberg told Skysports.com: “He (Solveig) came to me afterwards and was really sad that it went that way. I didn’t really think about it at the time to be honest.